State Benefits for Veterans

While the VA offers a wide range of federal benefits for veterans, most states also offer veterans who are residents some additional benefits. State benefits typically include tuition assistance at state schools, employment counseling, property tax exemptions, and burial at state veterans ceremonies. Some states also offer housing and/or mortgage assistance, hiring preference for state jobs, and discounts on state services.

Learn about the types of benefits you can get from the VA as well as tax exemptions, healthcare, and housing assistance for your state.

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) offers many state benefits to veterans in addition to the benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs offers a variety of benefits to resident veterans.

Many veterans living in Oregon leave money on the table because they don't know about the full range of benefits available to them via the state's veterans affairs department in addition to federal VA benefits.

In addition to veterans benefits available to you through the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you are also eligible for state benefits through the Texas Veteran's Commission.

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